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A baby Arctic Tern hatches in Alaska. He has much to learn: how to eat, how to swim, how to bathe. But his greatest wish ... is to FLY!
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Growing up in Alaska: A Baby Arctic Tern by Constance Taylor. Silver Award: Best Children's Illustrated E-Book. www.arctictern.fathompublishing.com
There's no place like home 🏠

🔗 Read about how the U.S. Forest Service is protecting #ArticTerns who returned to Juneau in April to safely rest at the Mendenhall Glacier: https://tinyurl.com/3wt9xmhv.

#news #nature #Alaska
June 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Migratory animals like the #ArticTern are now being tracked with a new online tool called MICO, Migratory Connectivity in the Ocean.

🔗 Read about what this technology is revealing about their protection: https://tinyurl.com/2nxrbuj7.

#news #nature #science
June 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The Yakutat Tern Festival is happening NOW through June 1 in Yakutat Alaska. It's four days of family-friendly events celebrating one of the largest Tern nesting colonies. https://www.yakutatternfestival.org/

If you love Terns, look for our children's book about a baby Arctic Tern.
May 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The Artic Tern has always been marveled for its incredible sense of direction, and this time, it's no different.

🔗 See where they fall among seven animals recognized for their amazing ability: https://tinyurl.com/982xhd6h.

#news #nature #terns
May 5, 2025 at 6:03 AM
While the seabird population has been on a steady downward slope in Scotland, the Artic Tern has maintained an average breeding record.

🔗 Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mnscyy9b

#news #terns #nature
May 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Aleutian Tern and Artic Tern share many similarities, but it is the Aleutian Tern that is honored at the #YakutatTernFestival.

🔗 Read about the differences that make each unique: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/education/wns/terns.pdf.

#Alaska #nature #terns
May 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Is the secret to the #ArticTern's long distance flight their ability to nap through their journeys? 🪽

🔗 Studies show that they and 10 other birds are able to catch some Z's in-flight: https://tinyurl.com/3whunxj5.

#news #science #nature
April 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Whether it's by land or sea, exploring Yakutat during the #YakutatTernFestival has never been easier.

🔗 Find out all about the amazing tour options during your visit here: https://www.yakutatternfestival.org/field-trips.

#travel #Alaska #adventure
April 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
With the #YakutatTernFestival just weeks away, more details are being announced and the excitement is taking flight with Julia Zarankin named as the 2025 keynote speaker.

🔗 Read more about the author of Field Notes from an Unintentional Birder here: https://www.yakutatternfestival.org/about-9.
April 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Dogs are a human's best friend . . . even so, they are best kept away from bird nests, especially during nesting season. 🪺

🔗 Cumbria Wildlife Trust has an important message to share with dog owners: https://tinyurl.com/mryd8juj.

#news #terns #wildlife
April 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The 2025 #YakutatTernFestival is fast approaching!

🔗 Check out this year's schedule to see all the excitement on tap: https://www.yakutatternfestival.org/about.

#news #Alaska #travel
April 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
It was an experience for the record books for one University of Windsor grad student who witnessed 52 rare sightings of birds, including the #ArticTern.

🔗 Read about Cam Chevalier's experience which he has documented in a 36-page report: https://tinyurl.com/47fnjv2y

#news #birds
'A pretty incredible moment': Grad student shares what it's like spotting rare birds in Windsor-Essex | CBC News
Windsor-Essex broke 52 records for local bird sightings last year. There was a high count of pelicans and a first nesting record for a rare and endangered owl. 
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March 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Science continues be our greatest source of information on migratory birds like the #artictern.

🔗 Learn what the latest science is revealing about their superpowers: https://jasondeegan.com/the-superpowers-of-migratory-birds-revealed-by-science/

#news #science
The superpowers of migratory birds revealed by science
In recent years, science has shed light on some truly remarkable feats of nature, particularly when it comes to migratory birds. These incredible creatures, whose journeys ... Continue Reading →
jasondeegan.com
March 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
You can hear terns in nature, and now, with the fusion of nature and music, you can hear them in song. 🎶

🔗 Learn how musician Stewart Copeland was inspired to create an album that blends the two together: https://tinyurl.com/3twc9euc

#news #music #terns
March 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Danny Olsen, keynote speaker at the Yakutat Tern Festival, makes bird calls from those native to the region.

🔗 Listen as he shares: https://vimeo.com/1055304514

#birds #Alaska #terns
March 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Yakutat Tern festival invites a community together to celebrate seabirds and the Native American culture.

🔗 For more on the event and its history, read more here: https://www.audubon.org/news/alaskas-yakutat-tern-festival-seabirds-and-local-culture-soar

#news #terns #Alaska
At Alaska’s Yakutat Tern Festival, Seabirds and Local Culture Soar
The annual event highlights the remote village’s terns and Alaska Native community.
www.audubon.org
March 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Studies show that birding is a commonly enjoyed hobby among many Americans--more than 1 in 3 of them contributing to a robust economy. Billions of dollars to be exact! 💥

🔗 Read about it here: https://www.audubon.org/magazine/birding-booming-hobby-and-big-business

#news #terns #birds
Birding Is a Booming Hobby—and a Big Business
More than 1 in 3 U.S. adults enjoy birding, and the money they spend contributes billions of dollars to the economy.
www.audubon.org
March 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
#SaveTheDate - The Yakutat Tern Festival flies through on May 29-June 1 this year, and while it's still to early for specifics, it's never too early to start planning your trip for this special and unique event. 🐦‍⬛

🔗: https://www.yakutatternfestival.org/

#news #events #terns
Bird Watching | Yakutat Tern Festival | United States
Unique birding opportunities in Yakutat, Alaska.
www.yakutatternfestival.org
March 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Did you know that artic terns can live for several decades and begin breeding at just 3-4 years?

🔗 Terns are fascinating birds. Check out more interesting facts about them: https://factanimal.com/arctic-tern/.

#articterns #Alaksa
9 Amazing Arctic Tern Facts - Fact Animal
Arctic Tern Profile Bird migrations have been documented for at least 3,000 years, as an impressive feat that captivated curious minds all over the world.
factanimal.com
February 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Artic Tern reigns supreme in the World's Longest Animal Migrations 🏆

🔗 Check to see who comes close in the full list here: https://shorturl.at/s8VeV

#news #articterns #Alaska
February 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
There are many animals who can rival the #ArticTern in massive migrations, but the tern still comes out on top. 🐦‍⬛

🔗 Find out why: https://glassalmanac.com/which-animal-has-the-longest-migration-on-earth/#google_vignette

#news #science #Alaska
Which Animal Has the Longest Migration on Earth? - Glass Almanac
Across land, sea, and sky, animals undertake incredible journeys each year, traveling thousands of kilometers in search of food, breeding grounds, or more favorable climates. While ... Continue Reading →
glassalmanac.com
February 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Artic terns are incredibly adaptative in responding to freezing temperatures.

🔗 Here's six interesting facts for you to discover and gain a newfound appreciation for these amazing creatures: https://shorturl.at/yyDtJ

#news #science #terns #Alaska
February 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
With three new National Wildlife Areas designated at Country Island, Isle Haute, and St. Paul Island, Canada is proving its commitment to preserving artic wildlife.

🔗 https://www.todocanada.ca/canada-designates-three-new-national-wildlife-areas-in-nova-scotia/

#news #articterns #Canada
February 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
There are many birds with incredible flight and migration ability, but there are only seven in particular who make the list of top famous birds recoginized for their "unbelievable" migrations.

🔗 Check out the list: https://shorturl.at/q7B0Q

#news #terns #science
February 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The #ArticTern is making history for a unique reason these days: being the design inspiration behind a new Indian electric 3-wheeler.
🔗 Get the details here: https://shorturl.at/3lYgT
January 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM